Shloka 1.1.43

श्रीमद्रामायणकथासङ्क्षेपः / The Ramayana in Synopsis (Narada’s Summary to Valmiki)

Devanagari script

वसतस्तस्य रामस्य वने वनचरैस्सह ।ऋषयोऽभ्यागमन्सर्वे वधायासुररक्षसाम् ।।।।

Transliteration

vasatas tasya rāmasya vane vana-caraiḥ saha | ṛṣayo ’bhyāgaman sarve vadhāyāsura-rakṣasām ||

Translation

While Rāma was dwelling in the forest with the forest-dwellers, all the ṛṣis approached him, seeking the destruction of the asuras and rākṣasas.

Context

While Rama was dwelling in the forest (in the hermitage of sage Sarabhanga), all the ascetics along with others (sages) inhabiting the forest approached Rama requesting for the destruction of the asuras and rakshasas seizing upon their lives.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Ṛṣis
• asuras
• rākṣasas
• forest (vana)
• forest-dwellers (vana-carāḥ)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma is protection of the innocent and safeguarding spiritual life: the sages seek Rāma’s kṣātra-duty (royal duty) to remove violent threats to yajña and āśrama order.

What is the narrative situation?

During Rāma’s forest life, ascetics collectively approach him for help against predatory asuras and rākṣasas who endanger their lives and austerities.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s role as protector (rakṣaka) and upholder of social-spiritual order, responding to legitimate appeals for justice.